TYPE C connector

One of the most striking things about the Type-C connector is that it is very small - only 8.3x2.5mm in size - and is vertically symmetrical. Similar to the Apple Lightning connector, the Type-C connector has contacts on 2 sides, so 2 ways work the same. No more up and down movements and no more bothering about plugs trying to figure out the right way to plug them in.

TYPE-C connectorSupports the new SuperSpeedUSB3.1 format, which provides data transfer rates up to 10Gbps, about 2 times the speed of the current USB3.0 version. It is still backward compatible with all USB2.0 formats (LS, FS and HS), So even if an old system is designed as a dongle, it can take advantage of the new connector.

While protocols like HDMI and DisplayPort do provide power (without requiring a separate power cable), they do not provide charging. USBPowerDelivery (USB-PD) on the Type-C connector can provide power charging, and transmit data Fast enough to support a 4K monitor (or series of monitors).

The TYPE-C connector supports a higher level of charging function called USBPowerDelivery or USBPD. The PD format operates up to 100W of power and is suitable for 5, 12 and 20V systems. Compared to traditional USB battery chargers or BC specifications, This is a big improvement, the latter being limited when using a larger battery to charge the system or trying to power a hub or display.